Sometimes beauty just stops you right in your tracks. We have the honor of profiling an up and coming artist, Elken D. Grate. (yes, that’s right - Elken D. Grate).
When Elken is not figuring out a new and inspiring way to help fellow artists, non profit organizations or just being a leader in his community, he can be found writing, snapping photos or creating amazing graphic design art pieces that speak to the hearts of people, places and issues. Elken’s faith is the secret to his success – but he walks the walk in style.
What does beauty mean to you?
Beauty is an inhabitant of the body the one true characteristic coinciding from within you and/or your soul. External beauty is ideally artificial and as media and marketing misleading. Intend to understand the inner person, to appreciate their beautiful glow that exudes outwardly through their pores.
What makes your feel beautiful (internally and externally)?
God-fearing I am. Created in His image I be. Leaving this Truth may reveal ugliness. I pray never to abandon this belief because I am beautiful in every way internally and then externally. I set the tone for my Beauty therefore Beauty created me so Beautiful I am.
What do you do if you are not feeling so beautiful to remind you that you are?
I converse with God more throughout each day. Practicing this tip as a vital part of your daily regime honestly can reveal brighter skin, encourage exercising, and release endorphins which leads to many even grater rewards physically and metaphysically.
Do you have any secret beauty tips that you would like to share?
Resting or napping throughout the day and sleeping at least 6 to 8 hours reduces wrinkles and promotes healthier bodies.
Beauty in your eyes is poetry Elken, thank you for sharing!
